WEEKEND THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Licensed Therapist (MA/MSW) for weekend part-time coverage in Alabama. The role requires an active Alabama ALC or LPC license and the ability to complete an 8-day orientation from 8a-4p with no interruptions.

Responsibilities include individual, family and group therapy, social services and case management on acute and residential units, under the Director of Social Services. Prior inpatient experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college with a Master’s degree in Counseling/Mental Health.
• Current Alabama ALC or LPC license is required.
• Ability to establish rapport with a multidisciplinary team and aid recovery.
• Experience in adventure-based counseling, play therapy, or sexual offender/victim work preferred.
• In-patient psychiatric or residential program experience preferred.
• Knowledge of development of the population served.
• Sexual behavior program: certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services, individual, family and group therapy and case management on acute and residential units.
• Work under direction of the Director of Social Services; assigned cases may vary by experience.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and health.

Skills

Therapy

Teamwork

Rapport building

In-patient experience

Sexual behavior program

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Mental Health

Job description

Responsibilities

Part-time Weekends - Alabama Licensed Therapist MA/MSW

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

The Licensed Therapist provides social services and individual, family and group therapy and case management services on acute and residential units under direction of the Director of Social Services. Assigned cases may vary somewhat depending on experience and specialty areas.

About Hill Crest Behavioral Health

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings. must have a current Alabama State Board of Examiners License in Counseling.

Much more is available online at: https://hillcrestbhs.com/

• We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
• We currently treat:
  • Acute Adults
  • Acute Adolescents
  • Forensic Adult Males
  • Residential Males and Females

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What do our current staff value at Hill Crest & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values our employees. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

We train you to be the best, but there are a few minimum requirements for this position:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in a Counseling/Mental Health Related field.
• Current license as an ALC or LPC in the State of Alabama is required.
• Ability to establish rapport with a multiple disciplinary team and assist patient to work toward recovery and to sustain health.
• Experience and credentials for areas served and specialized interventions (adventure-based counseling, play therapy, or sexual offender/victim) highly desired.
• Experience on an in-patient psychiatric unit or residential program preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development of the population served.
• Therapist working with sexual behavior program must have certification in sexual behavior.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.